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Three types of lice can live on or close to peoples bodies:
(A) Crab lice (also called pubic lice);
(B) Head lice;
(C) Body lice.
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Types of lice
Three types of lice can live on or close to people's bodies:
(A) Crab lice (also called pubic lice);
(B) Head lice;
(C) Body lice.
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Pubic lice
Numerous lice and nits located around the pubic hair.
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Pubic lice
Numerous lice and nits located around the pubic hair.
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Head lice nits
Numerous head lice nits are attached to the hairs.
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Head lice nits
Numerous head lice nits are attached to the hairs.
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